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Jax hates his life, his job, and his friends.

Outworld's Invasion was underway the Defenders of Earthrealm were just standing around an abandoned church, their base of operations doing absolutely nothing.

Jax's best friend was Sonya though it was clear she was just there because she wanted his coveted Major Rank when he dies.

~Flashback~

*Ermac appears before Jax, Sub-Zero, and Sonya in the Soul Chamber*

Jax: Ermac! (Grabs him) Gotcha!

Ermac: (Catches him with telekinesis)

Sub-Zero: Go Jax, you got him on the ropes.

Sonya: (Filing her nails)

Jax: Guys help me! I can't control my arms!(Arms flailing)

Sub-Zero: Those are some pretty COOL dance moves Jax!

Jax: Help! Help! Help! (His arms explode)AAGGHH!

Sub-Zero: Shit, didn't see that coming.

Jax: You guys just stood there while I got my arms offed. What the Fuck?!

Sub-Zero: You need to CHILL man.

~End Flashback~

She was hanging out with Johnny Cage a lot. He was annoying. He pretended to be Jax's friend to get closer to Sonya that much was obvious. When they were together he was relieved. More time to brood. But then there was Smoke.

Smoke: Us Lin Kuei need to stick together Jax!

Jax: I'm not a part of the Lin Kuei!

Smoke: That's right we left! More stealthful than the night, and deadly than the dawn!

Jax: (Face palms)

Jax leaves that part of the church to get more brooding time. Unfortunately Smoke followed him, talking endlessly about Lin Kuei politics. Nightwolf just sat on the bench drinking generic brand soda pop.

Nightwolf: Hey Jax, get me another soda will you?

Jax: Why can't Smoke get it?

Nightwolf: Did I say "Smoke get me a soda"?

Jax: Just because Raiden made you second in command doesn't mean you get to abuse your power dude.

Nightwolf: If I start to care, I'll let you know. (belches and throws can in recycling bin)

*Jax and Smoke walk away toward the cooler area.*

Smoke: It's okay Jax. I'm going to find Raiden and narc on Nightwolf for drinking all the Soda. (Teleports away*

Jax: Thank you Lord.

*Jax takes a can out of the cooler when Stryker appears out of nowhere with his arms crossed.*

Stryker: What do you think you're doing Jax? Raiden said only two sodas a day per person.

Jax: I've only had zero sodas today, back off man.

Stryker: I've seen you grab two.

Jax: Those were for Nightwolf, I'm just doing what I'm told.

Stryker: Well he is on his fifth soda. He shouldn't be having anymore. You need to put that down now!

Jax: (Puts it away.) Well why don't you tell him that.

Stryker: Well I will! (Walks away)

The newest Defender and Stryker's was an authoritarian with the rules. The other day he shot at Jade's feet because she forgot to wipe the blood off of her heels. Speaking of Jade she was alright. She was always throwing herself at Jax. Seems amazing, one problem though, he was already married, oddly enough to a women who looked a little like Jade.

Jade: (Walks by Jax) Hey Jax.

Jax: Hey (Jax said in his broody tone as he kept walking)

*Jade walks past him three times*

Jade: Hey Jax we keep bumping into each other, it must be fate.

Jax: That's just you quickly turning around every time we pass each other.

Jade: Are you stalking me?

Jax: Nope, your heels just give away you're movements Jade. You're not hiding anything.

Jade: Well um (blush) I think I left the popcorn on(runs away).

Jax: What am I gonna do with Jade. (He pulls out a smoke)

Stryker: Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! No smoking in the church.

Jax: (puts it away) What do you want Stryker?, You talk to Nightwolf?

Stryker: Watch your tongue Major, and yes I did.

*Jax noticed the Tomahawk sticking out of Stryker's shoulder.*

Jax: Didn't go so well huh?

Stryker: As soon as Raiden comes back I'm reporting him as a bad leader who abuses his-

*To Jax this sounded like*

Stryker: I'm telling on Nightwolf for being a meanie and not sharing his toys and drinking all the Soda and-

*Back to Stryker*

Stryker: Not considering the rations of the other survivors.

Jax: Survivors? This isn't Walking Dead! We're not trying to survive were trying to kick Shao Kahn's stupid ass back to Outworld.

Stryker: And how long do you think that will take?

Jax: In four hours we'll either have succeeded or failed.

Stryker: Bullshit! I saw a zombie just down this hallway. This is a full blown zombie apocalypse.

Jax: That's because Raiden's dumb ass thought to share a hideout with a blood cult.

Stryker: Well as long as where here, we're gonna follow the rules.

Jax: And who made these rules?

Stryker: Raiden for our own protection.

Jax: Raiden made those rules for shits and giggles man. He doesn't even follow them himself. A few hours ago he was smoking a joint, listening to Bob Marley, while-

*Stryker had left Jax to go harass Jade midway through his speech.*

Stryker: Raiden said shorts are to be no higher than index finger length.

Jade: I can't fight wearing those stupid clothes you have on. Screw that.

Stryker: Well you can't be walking around dressed like that. It's way to distracting.

*Jax ignored them and kept walking.*

Eventually he found himself on top of the cathedral with fellow brooders Kitana, and Liu Kang. Liu Kang was depressed at the death of his shaolin brother Kung Lao, one person that Jax considered a friend. Kitana wasn't really depressed, she was just acting that way to get inside Liu Kang's pants. Jax respected that.

Jax: Scoot over

*Kitana makes room for him and that sontinue's to brood. Peace lasts until.*

Stryker: Jax, Nightwolf needs you!

Jax grunted. This was going to be a long day.